SYM Joyride 200i Evo VS SYM GTS200 VS PCX 125

[vrindh]

Hi to all biker bros and sistas Been reading your forums for a couple of weeks now. Looking to get my first bike. The above 3 are some I came across. and read about them separately. Could you please help me to choose between them? Or suggest any alternatives? You must have guessed by now that I am looking for a class 2B bike. Preferring a new bike with installment payment. But second hand bikes are also fine. I just dont want to change bike too often. So probably will want to stick with this new bike for some time Hope to be better informed after the experienced advice from u all cheers

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[Interference]

I have also been looking at the scoots that you have listed, decided to go with the GTS last week. Collecting end of the month. After I confirmed the bike, I came across the Kymco Downtown 125... which meets my criteria as well. Perhaps listing out your priorities will help decide on the bike. For me, priorities are:

1. Good, strong modern headlights.
2. Decent storage, at least 1 FF helmet or laptop
3. $600 +- yearly depreciation
4. 30+ km/l efficiency
5. Decent mechanic near my place ( east)
6. 10L fuel tank

BTW i just passed and have been riding only 2 months, the GTS will be my 3rd bike !!!

[crazydj]

In my viewpoint,

In terms of looks, maintenance and repairs

SYM GTS200 > SYM Joyride 200i Evo > PCX 125

In terms of reliability and convenience,

SYM Joyride 200i Evo > SYM GTS200 > PCX 125

Just my point of view.

[vrindh]

I have also been looking at the scoots that you have listed, decided to go with the GTS last week. Collecting end of the month. After I confirmed the bike, I came across the Kymco Downtown 125... which meets my criteria as well. Perhaps listing out your priorities will help decide on the bike. For me, priorities are:

1. Good, strong modern headlights.
2. Decent storage, at least 1 FF helmet or laptop
3. $600 +- yearly depreciation
4. 30+ km/l efficiency
5. Decent mechanic near my place ( east)
6. 10L fuel tank

BTW i just passed and have been riding only 2 months, the GTS will be my 3rd bike !!!

Wow 3 bikes in 2 months... Thanks bro... checked out downtown 125 as well... looks pretty cool....
But I am wondering if 125cc is enough or not.. I mean will I regret not having that little extra power??

Actually pcx125 attracted me alot except for its small look and 125 engine...

[vrindh]

In my viewpoint,

In terms of looks, maintenance and repairs

SYM GTS200 > SYM Joyride 200i Evo > PCX 125

In terms of reliability and convenience,

SYM Joyride 200i Evo > SYM GTS200 > PCX 125

Just my point of view.

Bro I notice that pcx is like ur last choice.. may i know y??
And ur spot on when putting joyride behind gts in looks.. I love the look of joyride except for its empty flat area where i rest my feet... spoils the whole look ...

And the bike shop said joyride comes with fuel injection where as gts doesnt.. how much of a difference does it make?

[vrindh]

And if anyone could advise me if I would actually feel bad about not having that extra power on a 125cc bike??? 125 - 180 - 200 Does it make any difference in daily use..

[Interference]

Me being a P plate, I find the Fino @ 115cc enough for local roads. My Phantom, higher cc , feels maybe a bit more powerful to go up to 90.
CC is not everything with regards to power, pillon/solo, rider weight, top boxes, luggages etc play a big part too. Having said that, power/speed is not my key concern. Bottom line, sit on them, see which you look the best on !!

[vrindh]

Me being a P plate, I find the Fino @ 115cc enough for local roads. My Phantom, higher cc , feels maybe a bit more powerful to go up to 90.
CC is not everything with regards to power, pillon/solo, rider weight, top boxes, luggages etc play a big part too. Having said that, power/speed is not my key concern. Bottom line, sit on them, see which you look the best on !!

for u bro... plain and simple... what u look like on it is what matters

just scared I might be the one everyone enjoys overtaking in singapore roads.. specially the highway

[crazydj]

Bro I notice that pcx is like ur last choice.. may i know y??

I find it ugly, the most alien looking of the three and i am sceptical with machines with way too many electronics in them.

And ur spot on when putting joyride behind gts in looks..

The joyride head/face is ugly. Looks like an alien cyclops. Even the new joyride looks ugly.

And the bike shop said joyride comes with fuel injection where as gts doesnt.. how much of a difference does it make?

If you have ridden a carb bike before, you will know that fuel injection is better. The computer controls everything. So when you start your bike. you dont need to worry about everytime need to adjust idling, etc. The computer will automatically select how much fuel and air to mix. But if that thing spoil, alot of money you need to spend to fix. For me, i don't mind getting an fuel injected bike because i am getting sick and tired of carb bikes.

And if anyone could advise me if I would actually feel bad about not having that extra power on a 125cc bike??? 125 - 180 - 200 Does it make any difference in daily use..

125cc, 150cc, 200cc. All have a very big difference when riding on the road. In my opinion, its more of a pickup speed issue. So if you need to get out of a sticky situation, 200cc will give you a higher chance of survival as you have more power at your hands.

[ppxv]

Hi any sum joyride rider here

[Interference]

I have been riding my GTS 200 for 3 days now and enjoy every minute of it. Only problem is the mirrors are quite far apart, and just nice to whack MPV mirrors when squeezing thru. Power wise, its a step up from my Fino (115cc) in terms of top end. Pick up, I feel that the Fino a bit better, maybe cos lighter bike.

Have you decided which machine for you?

[vrindh]

I have been riding my GTS 200 for 3 days now and enjoy every minute of it. Only problem is the mirrors are quite far apart, and just nice to whack MPV mirrors when squeezing thru. Power wise, its a step up from my Fino (115cc) in terms of top end. Pick up, I feel that the Fino a bit better, maybe cos lighter bike.

Have you decided which machine for you?

Not yet bro,
Totally confused. I want the looks and the power. PCX for some reason attracts me with the fuel efficiency (Since I am intending to keep this bike for long) But totally worried about its power.

Good to hear you are enjoying your gts 200

[vrindh]

I find it ugly, the most alien looking of the three and i am sceptical with machines with way too many electronics in them.



The joyride head/face is ugly. Looks like an alien cyclops. Even the new joyride looks ugly.



If you have ridden a carb bike before, you will know that fuel injection is better. The computer controls everything. So when you start your bike. you dont need to worry about everytime need to adjust idling, etc. The computer will automatically select how much fuel and air to mix. But if that thing spoil, alot of money you need to spend to fix. For me, i don't mind getting an fuel injected bike because i am getting sick and tired of carb bikes.




125cc, 150cc, 200cc. All have a very big difference when riding on the road. In my opinion, its more of a pickup speed issue. So if you need to get out of a sticky situation, 200cc will give you a higher chance of survival as you have more power at your hands.

Extremely sorry for the late reply bro. Thanks for the effort you put in to reply. Really does give me alot to think about. I guess fuel injection is the right thing to do then. Since I am relatively new to owning a bike.
Unfortunately that kinda rules out gts200

[deepblur]

The moment you tried Evo you will likely not going back to GTS, the fuel injection drive you crazy falling in love with her.

Evo speed at 120km/h without stress, can still go further and the FC is good, all highway ride can have up to 38km/L, all city ride can still get around 26km/L, thanks to the ECU controlled FI.

The only scooter made me mad in love is PCX but it is a bit too small for my size, even better PGM-FI (Honda) super smooth and quick respond, super good FC too (up to 46km/L), handling is more firm and steady.

[deepblur]

The moment you tried Evo you will likely not going back to GTS, the fuel injection drive you crazy falling in love with her.

Evo speed at 120km/h without stress, can still go further and the FC is good, all highway ride can have up to 38km/L, all city ride can still get around 26km/L, thanks to the ECU controlled FI.

The only scooter made me mad in love is PCX but it is a bit too small for my size, even better PGM-FI (Honda) super smooth and quick respond, super good FC too (up to 46km/L), handling is more firm and steady.

[crazydj]

So between the evo and the gts, how much difference in price are they?

[iskandershah]

I bought my GTS evo 300i for 9k OTR. 200i Should be around 6k OTR. but its worth the price

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[deepblur]

When COE was $1.4k+, GTS was $6.8k OTR less ins, so just add the diff of COE price.

Evo 200i is about $600 more than GTS due to the fuel injection enhancement, try it and you will be happy to pay the $600 hard cash.

It will be wonderful if GTS can be fuel injection too, I like the luxury look of GTS but the head light need to improve. So Bro Iskandershah got the 300i may be just the best of both world, except it is still rare on the road.

I bought my GTS evo 300i for 9k OTR. 200i Should be around 6k OTR. but its worth the price

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